France

Reduction of two metre social distancing rule essential for pubs’ survival, says BBPA

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has urged the government to review the two metre guideline for social distancing…

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Lockdown to persist says Johnson, clergy weigh in on behaviour of corona-corporations

The PM is back at his desk and says the lockdown must continue for the foreseeable future, and it would…

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Retail landlords reined in, France gets touch on tax havens, and insurers face biggest ever payouts

The government has banned landlords from using winding-up orders against their retail tenants, after aggressive rent collection tactics which threaten…

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Chlorinated chicken ain’t the way

The European Union will insist that the UK retains the current ban on chlorinated chicken as part of any free…

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Global stocks react badly to coronavirus update

It looks like efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak have not been entirely successful, and stock markets around the world…

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Maison Francois to open in St James

Maison François, a brasserie and wine bar in the heart of St James, London, has announced it is set to…

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British Airways gets flighty and Starbucks smells the coffee over coronavirus

The business response to the coronavirus situation, which appears to be developing into a serious crisis, continues apace today. British…

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Bohemia restaurant announces new head chef

Michelin-starred Bohemia restaurant has announced the appointment of Callum Graham as its new head chef.  Graham, who Bohemia called “one…

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Ted Baker hanging by a thread amid £58m balance sheet black hole

If you have shares in Ted Baker, you are probably not having a good morning. The price has tanked by…

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The 2020 trends that caterers should add to their menus 

The annual trends survey conducted among New Covent Garden Market’s traders has predicted that 2020 will see flavoursome fruits, a…

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